/Engine Hood Control Apparatus And Method, And Vehicle
Abstract

An engine hood control apparatus includes a sensor, a processor, and a lifting apparatus. The sensor is configured to obtain environment information. The processor is configured to: determine, based on the environment information, that a collision occurs between a pedestrian and a vehicle, and control the lifting apparatus to lift an engine hood of the vehicle when the pedestrian collides with the vehicle.

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What is claimed is:

An engine hood control apparatus includes a sensor, a processor, and a lifting apparatus. The sensor is configured to obtain environment information. The processor is configured to: determine, based on the environment information, that a collision occurs between a pedestrian and a vehicle, and control the lifting apparatus to lift an engine hood of the vehicle when the pedestrian collides with the vehicle.
Timeline
Filed
03/24/2026
Published
07/23/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
B60R 21/38:using means for lifting bonnets
B60R 21/0136:responsive to actual contact with an obstacle